STRIDE Dressage of Ocala, FL

06/20/2026

Mosquito-borne virus detected in Central Florida as summer begins

06/19/2026

Emails!! We communicate with members via email and here on Facebook. Please check that you don’t have STRIDE emails blocked! The two sending addresses we use are: [email protected]

06/18/2026

I am seeing so many posts from folks who missed the meeting last night.
Our meetings are (almost ) always on the third Wednesday.
We (almost) always have a great speaker or presentation.
Members get emails.
Mark your calendars. Write a reminder.
We’d love to see you!!!

06/17/2026

Friendly reminder, our general meeting is tonight!

06/13/2026

What do judges look for regarding rider position?

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Have you ever read the collective remarks on the back of your dressage test and wondered how judges determine the score for the rider’s position?

In this week's spotlight article, author Jayne Ayers explains what judges look for when evaluating a rider’s position. Whether you're aiming to improve your marks or simply gain a better understanding of the judging process, this is valuable insight for every dressage rider.

USDF members can read the full article at the link below:
🔗 https://www.usdf.org/education/university/kb/item.asp?ID=2634

P.S. This article, and select other reprinted USDF Connection articles, are also available to non-members on YourDressage.org.

✍ Jayne Ayers
📸 HAND AND WRIST ALIGNMENT: Incorrect hand and wrist position compromises the rider’s ability to follow the horse’s motion and hinders the clarity of the rein aids

06/10/2026

Super opportunity to hear about the new tests from FEI level judges.

REMINDER: Don't miss this opportunity to "Be the Judge" alongside the pros! 👩‍💻

Join Cesar Torrente (FEI Level 4/5* Judge and USEF 'S' Dressage Judge) and Kari McClain (FEI Level 3/4* Judge, USEF 'S' Judge, and USDF L Program Faculty) as they review the most recent tests on the You Be the Judge platform, made possible by The Dressage Foundation’s Mary Anne and Walter McPhail Judge Education Fund. 💛🖤

📆 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
⏰ 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT

Register now at the link below:
🔗 https://bit.ly/4eb348F

Members can view and practice scoring the new tests by logging into Equestrian Hub. If you do not already have an account with access, you can request access on the You Be the Judge page on the USDF website.